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APRIL 2013

Founded in 1948

Par Three Progressive SPRING DINNER

Friday, April 26th • 6pm

A Low Country Boil

Secretary’s Day LunchWednesday, April 24th • 11am - 2pmBaby Field Greens with Grilled Asparagus, Sun Dried Cherries, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Honey and Lemon VinaigretteChoiCe oFThai Style Pan Seared Fresh Grouper with Sweet Chili Peanut Sauce, Basmati Rice and Sautéed Snow PeasTournados of Beef Tenderloin with Peppercorn Sauce, Smashed New Potatoes and Spring VegetablesGrilled Pancetta Wrapped Breast of Chicken with Warm Peach Vinaigrette over Gouda Cheese Grits and Sautéed Baby SpinachVanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Balsamic Macerated Strawberries

$16++ per person

Reservations 823-2451

Travel the par 3 course on foot for a unique alfresco dining excursion.

No need for your 5 iron just your 5 senses.4 course dinner with drink pairings

$75 per person

Limited Reservations will begin April 5th at 9 am, (not more than 4 per reservation) 823-2451.

This event will sell out so the VCC Cancelation Policy is in effect Childcare reservations accepted

( Rain date May 3rd )


The older I get the faster time seems to pass! This is my third letter to the Membership since being installed as President. I recall the old saying, “The best way to kill time is to work it to death”. Your Management Team, Board of Governors and Committees all recognize that ours is not an honorary role; we have real responsibility and we will be held accountable. To that end, we have developed and agreed on 2013 initiatives and Evidences of Success for the COO, the Board and each of the Committees. Following are the top seven initiatives the Board has committed to achieving in 2013:

1. Membership Satisfaction a. Regularly survey membership to stay abreast of expectations and track progress of same b. For each resignation, conduct an exit interview with management team and board member2. Grow Membership Each board member will identify and attract at least 2 new members (we currently have approximately 100 openings before hitting our cap of 975). 3. Strategic Planning Develop agenda, including SWOT analysis followed by a strategic planning session that targets our SWoT findings and the long-term success of VCC4. Key Performance Metrics Develop “dash board” of 6 key metrics that will drive our success and behavior, review at each board meeting and track same throughout the year5. Improve Membership Marketing Revamp process and materials in support of sponsors and membership director6. Participation Increase board and committee attendance at all member functions and required meetings. Track same by individual7. Club Improvements Select 2 or 3 projects (Highly Visible) for improving club facilities and complete asap (within the 2013 Capital Budget)

We engaged in a very lively and interactive process in com-ing up with these initiatives and we believe accomplishment of these initiatives, along with the COO and Committee initiatives, will be foundational in how we run OUR Club going forward.

Enough with the business, this is a County Club after all! Owen and his team are hard at work on the golf course in preparation for growing season and the Men’s opener which is

A messAge fRom VCC PResIdent, Bill Visintainer

Club Hours of operationGrandview Pub

tuesday-Wednesday 4:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. thursday 4:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. friday 4:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. saturday 4:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. sunday 4:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Happy Hour everyday 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Grandview tuesday-thursday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. friday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. saturday 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. sunday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Men’s Grill Bar•Tuesday-Sunday 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Buffet•Tuesday-Saturday 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

Turnhouse tuesday-sunday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Golf shoP tuesday-friday 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. saturday and sunday 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Tennis shoP monday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. tuesday and thursday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. saturday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

fiTness CenTer monday-thursday 5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. friday 5:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. saturday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. sunday 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

loCker rooM monday-friday 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. saturday and sunday 6:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

scheduled for April 13th. Mary and her crew continue to im-prove the already “best in class” fitness center (her latest project is refinishing the floor in the aerobics fitness room). Jeff and Dotty are preparing for another participation record in our ten-nis leagues and programs (the reconstruction of courts 5 and 6 should help to accommodate the expected record play). Prepa-rations are already underway for the 2013 Swim Season that will kick-off with a band party featuring Chevy 6 (stay tuned to the newsletter and the VCC website for further details).

The family Easter activities began our Spring season at VCC with great success. Book early for the next great upcoming events: Men’s Golf Season Opener and the Par 3 Progressive Dinner. Daily dining in the Pub and Grandview have never been better. Whether it is with your sweetheart, family, friend or future member, VCC is a beautiful choice for dining out.

From our family to yours, we wish you a wonderful spring season. See you at the Club!

Bill Visintainer


The warm mornings have brought an abundance of flow-ers to life at our clubhouse and immediate grounds. Give yourself an hour holiday, come to the club next week and just walk the clubhouse grounds and enjoy our magnificent views. I guarantee it will give your heart, your attitude and your energy a boost!

Let me share the history of our newly installed wooden porch tables. These tables are recycled from the beams from the tennis clubhouse deck renovation of 1992. We thought-fully removed the significant cedar beams as part of the demolition and stored them in the golf maintenance build-ing waiting for an opportunity to use them again for you to enjoy. We had one table made last season and placed it in service on the porch where it stood up well to the weather and gave the porch warmth only wood can deliver. We now have eight more of these unique historical wooden tables on the porch with new refinished table bases and chairs with new cushions. The highlight, no pun intended, two gas lights have been installed on the exterior columns to give the porch a warm glow in the evening. Some might even say it’s romantic!

The refinishing of the aerobics floor in Fitness Center is complete. This floor had experienced thousands of jump-ing, pedaling and stretching members in its twelve years and with this process could last another 12 years. The new weight machine and racks have been ordered and as I write this are being installed. Just a reminder from the Fitness Committee and Fitness Director, Mary Mattingly, please take a moment to sign in, they are tracking the activity level and include it in their monthly report to the Board of Governors.

The two year joint Board, Finance Committee & Manage-ment Team software project is in the final stage of instal-lation. We thoughtfully looked at your needs for quicker, clearer and easier communication including online bill review; more informative and attractive website; speedier point of sale transactions to minimize wait times, while providing necessary accounting and cost review capabilities to support the Board and Committees and ongoing com-mitment to guide our financial future. The software vendor review and selection was made through a competitive bid process, identifying any new or upgraded hardware changes and requirements for our new website, accounting and point of sale terminals.

On a personal note: We hope you have a healthy and active summer – the Carr family.

Robert

A messAge fRom tHe CHIef oPeRAtIng offICeR, roBert Carr

Special Events Coordinator Christiane Umphrey (pictured right), is leaving VCC. Not only is she leav-ing the club, she is leaving the country! Christiane and her family are moving

to Toronto, Canada where her husband is beginning a new restaurant. We will all miss her tremendously and have given her a light-hearted hard time about leaving us!

And now, we are excited to introduce you to Christiane’s re-placement, Eve Toomey. Eve came to us from Auburn where she was the Events Coordinator at Moore’s Mill Club. She is a gradu-ate of Auburn University with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management. During her college career, Eve spent an interesting summer abroad in Europe studying food and wine. We are proud to welcome her to Vestavia Country Club and to Birmingham.

Steve Elliott, Food & Beverage Management Intern

We are happy to welcome Steve Elliott back to VCC. Steve previously worked as a server and bartender in special events and last summer was in charge of running the pool bar. His

responsibilities, while learning all food & beverage operations, will be alcohol service, training and inventory. Plus, he has spent several valuable weeks training service staff on the new computer system. Steve is a 1999 graduate of Auburn University and is married to Stacie. As you see him around the clubhouse, please welcome Steve back to the VCC team.

Karrie York, Food & Beverage Management Intern

Karrie is currently a Senior at the University of Alabama, majoring in Restaurant Hospitality Management with a concentration in Event Plan-ning. Her previous experience has

been with Matt Clinton Designs in Tuscaloosa and her former employment was with Rosewood Hall as the Event Director with an opportunity to work in all kinds of events from cor-porate to receptions. Karrie is excited to now be a part of the Vestavia County Club family and is eager to learn more about the Food and Beverage Industry.

Welcome new EmployeesIt is my pleasure to introduce our newest Food & Beverage

team members.Michael Murray, Food & Beverage Director


Matt & Lisa Costanzo – Matt is Senior Vice President with BBVA Compass and Lisa is State Director of Development with Alabama Kidney Foundation. The Costanzos have one daughter, Julia who is 5 years old. Matt’s membership sponsors were Jim Delk, Roy Evans, Lowell Broom and Danny Turner.

Edwin & Blair Moss – Edwin is President of the Multi-Family Division of J.H. Berry & Gilbert, Inc. and Blair is a Real Estate Agent with LAH. The Moss family includes two sons Wheeler 3 and Charlie who is one year old. Edwin’s membership sponsors were Tim York, Andy Glenn, George Nolen and Coke Williams.

Christopher & Adrienne Thames – Christopher is Senior Vice President’s COO/Shareholder with J.H. Berry & Gilbert, Inc. and Adrienne is a Teacher at Covenant Day School. The Thames family includes three children – Caroline 5, Rutland 4 and Mitchell who will be one year old this month. Chris-topher’s membership sponsors were Robb Crumpton, Bo Evans, Brad Tinney and George Nolen.

Hanson & Teri Borders – Hanson is a CPA Partner with Mauldin & Jenkins LLC and Teri is the Owner of Bor-ders, LLC in Real Estate Sales and Wireless Consulting. The Borders have one daughter, Mary Hanson, who is 5 years old. Hanson’s membership sponsors were James Joyce, Elam Holley, Laura Lancaster and Kenneth Till.

Welcome to the newest VCC members who joined in January and February, 2013.

Events Calendar - APRIL

tuesday, Apr 5 – 9am reserv. for Progressive dinner beginthursday, Apr 18 – singlesWednesday, Apr 24 – secretary’s day Lunchthursday, Apr 25 – second time Aroundfriday, Apr 26 – Progressive dinner, A Low Country Boil

WEEKLY Calendar:

sundays: Breakfast dining 8-11 SundayBuffet11-2•$17 Childcare 4-8 dinner dining 5-9

Mondays: Clubhouse Closed fitness, tennis & Childcare open

Tuesdays: grandview dining 11-2 & 5-9

wednesdays: grandview dining 11-2 family night Buffet 5-9

Thursdays: grandview dining 11-2 & 5-9

fridays: grandview dining 11-2 & 5-10

saTurdays: Breakfast dining 7-11 grandview dining 11-2 & 5-10

Food Minimum — Quarters Ending:A-G: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct H-O: Feb, May, Aug, Nov

P-Z: Mar, June, Sept, Dec

Buffets include soup and salad bar, sides and dessert, Kids buffet also included

WEDNESDAYS 5-9 PMapril 3rd – seafood nigHt – $14

Peel ‘n’ Eat Shrimp, Shrimp CarbonaraFried Fresh Oysters, Citrus Glazed Fresh Salmon

Risotto Parmesan, Carrots Au GratinSteamed Asparagus, Cheese Biscuits & Rolls

april 10tH – Creole Cajun buffet – $14 Seafood Gumbo, Crawfish Boil, Chicken Jambalaya

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & GritsCajun Roasted Potatoes, Fried Okra, Corn on the Cob

april 17tH – soutHern nigHt – $14Hickory Smoked Chicken, Fried Catfish & Hushpuppies

Homestyle Pot Roast, Sour Cream & Cheddar Mashed PotatoesTurnip Greens, Blackeye Peas, Squash Casserole

Fried Green Beans, Cornbread & Yeast Rolls

april 24tH – prime rib buffet – $16Carved Prime Rib, Chicken Fricasse, Fried ShrimpRoasted Potatoes, Corn O’Brian, Broccoli Mornay

Sautéed Yellow Squash with Sweet Onions

FAMILY NIGHT BUFFET

NEW! The new and improved Website opens the week of April 2ndNEW! Complimentary first drink with dinner in the Grandview Grill on Tuesday & Saturday nights. Choice of cocktail, beer or wineNEW! Grandview Grill now has an expanded Saturday breakfast menu with a weekly Chef ’s creation!NEW! Grandview Pub expanded hours – Thursdays until 10 pm and Fridays until 11 pmNEW! The Tennis Shop now has Frozen Scented Towels for your soothing enjoymentNEW! The Golf Course has delicious complimentary apples on the #1 and #10 tee

WELCOME HOME!We have made some Spectacular Spring Additions for members

to enjoy at their “home away from home”:


Weekday Child CareAges 6 Months – 5 Years

Monday – Friday • 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.(Limit 4 Hours)

Ages 4 Months – 6 Months Monday – Friday • 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

(Limit 2 Hours)

Weekend Child Care Ages 4 Months – 10 Years

Sunday 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Weekday Childcare Cost1st Child $6.00 per hour

2nd Child $5.00 per hourEach Additional Child $3.00 per hour

Weekend Child Care CostAll Children $5.00 per Hour on Saturday

Families with 3 or more $12.00 per hour (Sundays Only)

Reservation and Cancellation Policy• Weekday Reservations must be made by 1:30 p.m.

the day before reservation

• Walk-Ins and Late Reservations (1:30 p.m. day before) will be charged an additional $1.00 per child per hour

• Saturday Childcare will be by appointment only with a Minimum of 6 reservations

(Saturday reservations need to be made by 1:30 p.m. the previous Wednesday)

Call 503-4984 or email [email protected] to make Reservations

YoutH ACtIVItIesSwim News: A letter from our Head Coach

Dear VCC Parents & Children:Summer is fast approaching and I would like to encourage

all of you to join us in representing Vestavia Country Club on our 2013 Swim Team.

Competitive swimming has been shown to develop char-acter traits such as hard work, discipline, teamwork and self confidence in children of all ages. We offer a low-key program designed to teach the four competitive strokes, develop each individual to be their best and offer a fun filled environment leading to lifetime fitness.

Look for details of our fun and exciting Kickoff Swim Team event in the next bulletin and join us Friday, May 17th prior to the official pool opening to sign up for the team.

Sincerely,Jeremy KnowlesHead Coach

SUMMER DAY CAMPSExplore Around the WorldThursday, June 6th • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Activities• Exploring and learning

about different countries • Water games, relay games and crafts

Ages: 4 and above (Must be fully potty trained)

$35 per child

Camp VCC’s Got TalentFriday, June 7th • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Activities• Audition for VCC’s Idol

• An exciting day for the kid’s to show off their talents and win prizes


$35 per child

Summer Blast PartyThursday, August 8th • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.


$35 per child

reservations are required. Their is a 48 hour cancellation policy for camps. if you do not cancel and don’t show up you will be charged the full camp price. friends, grandchildren are welcome to attend camps

with you as well. for all reservations please call 205-503-4984 or email [email protected] .

The pool will open for The season on saTurday May 18Th aT 10:00 a.M.

Mark your Calendars with Key dates at the poolSaturday, May 18th - POOL OPENSMemorial Day, Monday, May 27th

pool, games, food & musicClub Pool Party (Adults) - Thursday, June 13th


tennIs

8 & Under Quickstart(Charlotte, Randy & Chris)

mon. & Wed. 3:30-4:30 p.m.$25.00pertime

10 & Under Quickstart(Charlotte, Randy & Chris)

mon. & Wed. 3:30-4:30 p.m.$25.00pertime

non-tourn. level ages 11-18(Chris)

mon. & Wed. 4:30-5:30$25.00pertime

level i tournament Group(Chris, Charlotte & Randy)

mon. & Wed. 4:30-6:30$30pertime

level ii tournament Group(Chris, Charlotte & Randy)

mon. & Wed. 4:30-5:30$30.00pertime

Private or small group lessons available

email [email protected] tennis Pro shop 823-7971

sPRInG 2013 LAdIEs soFtCoURt LEAGUE CLInICs sChEdULE

Clinics begin the week of March 4th(no Clinics March 18th-22nd)

Monday | 4.0 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Monday | 3.5 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Monday | 4.5/5.0 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.wednesday | 2.5 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.wednesday | 3.0 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Thursday | beginners | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Each clinic pay by the time you attend.

2013 spring Junior tEnnIs Clinics APRIL

2013 Ladies Tennis Member/Guest Tournament

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Monday, May 20th Levels 3.5-2.5Tuesday, May 21st Levels 5.3-4.0MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

2013 Ladies Tennis Member/Guest Tournament

pictured above members of the 2.5 teamCatherine Eickholt, Elizabeth Masingill,

Ginny Johnston, Allison Peters, Mary Nunnelley. Not pictured: Tricia Albritton, Tiffany Larocca

Congratulations2.5 ladies Winter usta (Captained by Catherine eickholt) & 3.5 ladies Winter usta (Captained by Kelli Threadcraft) teams

We are very fortunate to have two ladies team at two different levels that have qualified to go to the state tournament this sum-mer. Both teams will represent Vestavia Country Club in June at the Moblie Tennis Center. They will compete against other teams from the state at their levels for a chance to be crowned state champions. Our 2.5 Team won the are local League Champions for the Birmingham region and our 3.5 team finished a close 3rd. Good luck ladies as you via for the state crown and repre-sent VCC. We are proud of your accomplishments this season.

the dixieland Junior tennis tournamentFri., MAY 3rd–sun., MAy 5th

Vestavia Country Club is proud once again to host our 65th Dixieland Junior Tennis Tournament.

There will be many of our juniors playing in this event as well as other juniors from around the southeast.

Thanks for helping support this event with our junior tennis players as well as our continued spectator

support from the membership.

Please note that we will have no courts available for member play beginning 3pm on Friday through

Sunday at 2 pm on these dates. We ask that you please call the Tennis Pro Shop 823-7971 for court availability

on Sunday afternoon after 2:00 p.m.


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Men’s Season Opener 2013

Saturday, April 13th8:30 Shotgun

Join us to kick off the 2013 golf year!

Pairings party Friday evening, April 12th, 6-7 pm

ABCD format combined dogfight points

Teams drawn Friday evening at the party

The VCC Golf Professional Staff Will Be Playing

Lunch and awards after play

$75.00 per player (carts not included)

Sign up in the Golf Shop today!

ETIQUETTE REMINDERSPlease be respectful of the players on #10 tee.

These players have the right of way so please be attentive. Keep noise and cart traffic to a minimum.

Cutting the corner on #12 can be very dangerous especially when groups are on #16 tee or #15 green. Please do not intentionally cut the corner. The safety of our members is our main priority.

Thank you.

One-Day Member-GuestFriday, May 10th

Make plans to join us on Friday for an afternoon of fun!!

Lunch will be served at 12:00Play will begin at 1:00 (shotgun start)

Dogfight points based on current USGA handicap

Hors D’oeuvres and cocktails to follow play at

the scoreboard

Entry Fee - $125 per team (All inclusive)

Please sign up in the Golf Shop

2013 Schedule of Golf Events 13 Sat Men’s Season Opener 26-27 Fri-Sun VCC Match Play Championship

10 Fri One Day Member-Guest 14 Tue Ladies Member-Guest 19 Sun Par 3 Junior Tournament 27 Mon Memorial Day (no resident guests) 28 Tue Club Open, SJGT Practice Rounds 29-30 Wed-Thu SJGT Junior Championship

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pga tour player gary CHristianCliniC and pro am

Saturday May 11th Clinic from 11am-12pm • 1pm shotgun

ABCD Teams Paired by the Golf ShopDogfight Points

Beer and light Hors Devours after play

$50 per player (includes cart)Call the Golf Shop to sign up 822-8300


Thursday afTernoon Ladies CLiniCsPGA Professional, Jon Gibbons, will be conducting a one hour clinic covering all aspects of the game. The clinic will run from 1:00-2:00 each Thursday. The clinics will start on March 21st and run through the end of May.

$15 per person. RESERVE yOuR SPOT, CALL 822-8300 OR EMAIL JON AT [email protected]

MIGhtY totsWednesdayAfternoonClinics•Ages4-6

3-4Pm&4-5Pm•$15.00PerWeeKStarting Wednesday, March 20

Please call Pro Shop by 12 PM (822-8300) on Wednesday to let Jon know which

class your child will be attending. Classes taught by John Gibbons.

thE FUtURE PRosTuesdayAfternoonClinic•Ages7-12

4:00-5:00Pm•$15.00PerWeekStarts Tuesday, March 19

Please call Pro Shop by 12 pm (822-8300) on Tuesday to let Zac know your child will be

attending. Class taught by Zac Miller.

thE FUtURE MAstERsThursdayAfternoonClinic•Ages13-17

4:00-5:00Pm•$15.00PerWeekStarts Thursday, March 21

Please call Pro Shop by 12 pm (822-8300) on Thursday to let Colin know your child will be attending. Class taught by Colin McKern.

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2013 Junior summer Camps

sessions June 11th-13th • June 18th-20th June 25th-27th • July 9th-11th

July 16th-18th • July 30th-August 1stTuesday—Thursday each week

9:00 am-11:15am$100 per child, per camp

Camps Include: 6 hours of instruction, lunch each day and a Tee Gift.

Camps are open to children 5 and olderCamps will cover: full swing,

short Game, Putting, rules and etiquette

Call the Golf shop to sign up 822-8300.

VCC Ladies Golf Association63RD ANNUAL MEMBER GUEST TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSMonday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. – Cocktail Supper at the home of Leslie Kincaid

Tuesday, May 14 at 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Format is Stroke Play, 2 Net Best Ball Scores of Foursome.

Lunch to follow Tournament in the Wellington Room.

Entry Fee: $50 per participant plus $18 cart fee per participantPlease sign up in the Ladies Locker Room with guest name,

country club, address, phone number, email address, and GIN number.

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